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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,915.68, 44,044.20 and 17,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,915.68, 44,044.20 and 17,575.44 is: 24,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,915.68 : 44,044.20 = 17,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,915.68/44,044.20 = 17,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,915.68x = 44,044.20 × 17,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,915.68x = 774,096,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,096,194.45/31,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.42

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